EPS-TOPIK reading practice test 17 for Philippines learners

Read a short shipyard safety notice passage and answer three beginner EPS-TOPIK reading questions with answers and simple explanations.

Short passage: Shipyard Safety Notice

Mark is preparing for work at a Korean shipyard. The work starts at 7:40 a.m., but all workers must arrive ten minutes early.

Today the notice says: "Stay away from the crane area." It also says workers should listen to the safety meeting first before work.

There is one problem: heavy materials are moving near the dock. The best action is to walk on the marked safety path.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. What time does the work start?

  1. A. 6:00 p.m.
  2. B. 7:40 a.m.
  3. C. 12:30 p.m.
  4. D. 10:00 p.m.

Answer: B. The passage says the work starts at 7:40 a.m..

Question 2. What does the notice tell workers to do?

  1. A. Leave work early today
  2. B. Skip the safety check
  3. C. Stay away from the crane area
  4. D. Go home before lunch

Answer: C. The notice says: "Stay away from the crane area."

Question 3. What is the best action for the problem?

  1. A. Ignore the problem
  2. B. Start the machine quickly
  3. C. Leave the workplace without telling anyone
  4. D. walk on the marked safety path

Answer: D. Because heavy materials are moving near the dock, the worker should walk on the marked safety path.

Study tips

  • Remember the keyword "crane area" before answering.
  • Find time, place, and action words first.
  • Read the final sentence carefully because it often gives the best action.